Looney100
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My dealer in Montreal received their Performance demo late last week and was kind enough to have me come by for the first drive Saturday morning. I have to echo all your thoughts and although they will not be getting an Advanced demo, both the dealer and I can't find any reason to take the Performance unless you have extra cash to spend. Unless the B&O sound system (which is fantastic btw), 360 and blind spot cameras, HUD and extra horsepower with boost is a must, the Advanced seems to be a far better purchase. Honestly, the only thing I find myself missing in the Advanced is the blue interior with yellow stitching, which really is super sharp.
We all have our own budgets, opinions and perceptions of value, but for me, the Performance is worth the extra money.
- 170HP doesn't come cheaply. I don't think you'd find an option for an incremental 100HP on any vehicle for less than a few grand. Look at the difference in price between the standard and performance versions of a Tesla.
- A 1" wheel upgrade typically runs about $1000. Personally, I wouldn't have paid for such an option on an EV as it reduces range, but most people in the market seem to be happy to do so.
- Adjustable suspensions aren't cheap - running a couple grand as a standalone option.
- Blind spot monitor is a neat feature, it seems to be a favourite of the journalists that have reviewed the GV60 . Not sure how to value it, as it seems to be unique to the Hyundai products.
- I had an optional B&O system in a prior vehicle - it was a $4000 option there, and something I quite liked.